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Learning to Co-Exist With Wildfires
This post originally appeared at Ensia.
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The Global Boom to Come in New Housing
By the end of this century, the world’s population will have increased by half — that’s another 3.6 billion people. According to the UN, the global population is set to…
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An Introduction to Frugal Happy
Editor's Note: This post is the first in a series by Chris Stratton and Wen Lee, a husband-and-wife team living in the Los Angeles area who are turning their suburban…
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GBA Prime Sneak Peek: Bathroom Design
GBA Prime subscribers have access to many articles that aren't accessible to non-subscribers, including Martin Holladay's weekly blog series, “Musings of an Energy Nerd.” To whet the appetite of non-subscribers,…
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Thermal and Moisture Control Layers
Editor's note: This post originally was published as part of the ProHOME series at Fine Homebuilding magazine. Michael Maines is a Certified Passive House Consultant and residential designer based in…
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A Practical Approach to Passive House
I began my career in architecture nearly 17 years ago after spending many years as a contractor. My background has given me a strong appreciation for and understanding of people…
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GBA Prime Sneak Peek: Plan Ahead for Insulation
GBA Prime subscribers have access to many articles that aren't accessible to non-subscribers, including Martin Holladay's weekly blog series, “Musings of an Energy Nerd.” To whet the appetite of non-subscribers,…
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Leak-Free Skylights
I used to worry every time I installed a skylight. Even with the best installation detailing, I could still expect a storm to hit from just the right direction and…
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Repairing Rotten Trim
If I look hard enough at any house here in New Orleans, I’m sure to see one: a length of casing, fascia or corner board, with a hideous scarf joint…
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Martin’s 2015 Christmas Poem
To Our Coy Leaders With apologies to Andrew Marvell
